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NHRA to Announce New Title Sponsor, Retains Camping World as Marketing Partner

The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season. NHRA has procured a new…

NHRA SEMA Breakfast to Showcase Crew Chiefs Who Drove

The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends as part of a must-see show and topic. The NHRA Breakfast,…

New Goal Set for Australia’s First Five-Second Motorcycle Racer

Last spring Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson made history and realized a dream a decade in the making when he became the first Australian to put a drag bike in the five-second zone. Now the accomplished pilot has his mind set…

Matt Smith Gets Crashed Bike Back, Recalls Worst Day of Racing Career

Not only was it the worst day of defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith’s nearly three-decade racing career, it was one of the worst days of his life. “When you see your wife crash,” said Smith, pausing to…

Suzuki Introduces 2024 V-Strom 800

Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) welcomes two new V-STROM 800 models that build on the momentum from the successful, off-road-focused adventure motorcycle, the V-STROM 800DE. The 2024 V-STROM 800 and 800 Touring leverage the DE’s stellar engine and chassis platform while…

Suzuki Announces Limited Run 2024 Katana

Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) is pleased to announce a return of the distinctive KATANA sport bike. Through a limited release, owners can reserve one of a few and have the opportunity to elevate their collection with the technically-updated KATANA. Securing…

From Disney Screens to Speed Queens

Fans of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Right On Track” are eagerly anticipating the launch of a new documentary that will give viewers unfettered access to two of the most recognized figures in the sport of drag racing, Erica Enders…

Sellout Crowd Announced For NHRA St. Louis Race

For the third straight year and the seventh time in the past eight seasons, the NHRA and officials at World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. The standout fanbase once…

2024 XDA Schedule Released, Back to Six Events

The 2024 XDA season schedule is out and includes six events, up from five in 2023.  The series will visit Maryland International Raceway four times.  There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag…

New SEMA Program to Empower Women in Motorsports

The 2023 SEMA Show, the world’s leading automotive trade show taking place October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket. The inaugural SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium…

How Mike Salinas Became First to Hit 300 MPH in 660 Feet

With a track-record run on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, Top Fuel’s Mike Salinas became the first member of the “Phillips Connect 300 at the 1/8” club, going 300.80-mph in the 1/8-mile during the final round of qualifying at the 15th…

Maple Grove Draws Largest Countdown TV Audience

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series enjoyed its most-watched weekend of Countdown to the Championship telecasts in the NHRA on FOX era, as more than 2.1 million viewers tuned in to original airings of last weekend’s 38th annual Pep…

Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Already Prepping for 2024 Rally

The 2023 Sturgis Rally may have just ended a few weeks ago, but that isn’t stopping the Sturgis Buffalo Chip from looking to the future. The venue’s year-round staff is already lining up entertainment and making improvements for the 43rd…

Cycledrag Youtube Channel Surpasses 500K Subscribers

The Cycledrag Youtube channel hit a big milestone earlier this month, eclipsing the 500,000 subscriber mark. “I want to personally thank anyone who has every watched the channel,” Cycledrag’s Jack Korpela said. “I put a lot of work into the…

Team Summit Motorsports Park Wins the NHRA Division 3 Team Finals

Thirty-two exceptional Edelbrock Super Series racers qualified to represent Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio at the North Central Division Summit Racing Series Team Finals, Sept. 13-17, 2023, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indiana, and they all played…

Buyer of Elmer Trett’s “Mountain Magic 4” Top Fuel Motorcycle Revealed

It was tremendously surprising for many to see the final Top Fuel Motorcycle of drag racing legend, the late Elmer Trett hit the auction block this past weekend.  It is the same bike Trett came off of and lost his…

Charlotte’s zMax Has Plenty of Dirt to Clean Up Ahead of NHRA National

The SuperMotocross World Championship kicked off with Playoff 1 of the inaugural post-season, a culmination of Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons. The racing was thrilling on a racetrack built along and across the four-lane zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway.…

NHRA U.S. Nationals Draws Big TV Audience

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drew an impressive audience for the world’s biggest drag race, as nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned into original airings for last weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…

Larry McBride and Tony Lang Reminisce Over Elmer Trett’s Final Motorcycle

I don’t think any of us ever expected the late legend Elmer Trett’s “Mountain Magic 2”, the Top Fuel Motorcycle he spent the last few seconds of his life on, would go up for auction.  It was at the 1996…

NHRA Releases 2024 Schedule, Two Events Yet to be Decided

Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix,…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Says His Team Has Big News

Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride broke another performance mark, the time the track record at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS with a pass of 265 mph in extreme heat on his Top Fuel Bike “Star.”…

Trick-Tools Racing Featuring Baileigh Industrial for Indy and the NHRA Countdown

Trick-Tools Racing is proud to feature Baileigh Industrial on their White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle at the upcoming NHRA U.S. Nationals and throughout the Countdown to One championship. The Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of metal fabrication and woodworking tools is…

Three-Time NHRA Motorcycle Champion Angelle Sampey to Transition to Top Fuel Dragster

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is trading two wheels for four, as she recently earned her Top Alcohol Dragster license. Sampey is the first athlete to join former teammate Antron Brown’s new AB Motorsports Accelerate Program,…

Cycledrag’s Coverage of Budweiser Display in Sturgis Goes Viral Worldwide

Further proof that sometimes you just never know what will go viral, Cycledrag’s video update of the lack of participation at the 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made worldwide news and garnered millions of views.  The story and video was picked…

Suzuki Unveils Next Wave of Motorcycles with 2024 Lineup

Suzuki Motor USA is pleased to introduce its next group of 2024 sport and street motorcycles. Today we unveil the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and GT+ high-performance sport-tourers. Also arriving are the 2024 Hayabusa’s- a dominant performance motorcycle for the last…

Remembering Former NFL Running Back Alex Collins after Fatal Motorcycle Crash

Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Florida, authorities said. He was 28. Collins was driving a motorcycle that crashed into a…

Transfluid Tube Processing Machinery Inc. Becomes Official Sponsor of Trick Tools Racing

Transfluid, a leading global manufacturer of tube processing and tube bending machines, is pleased to partner with Trick-Tools and White Alligator Racing (W.A.R.) to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Series in 2023. “We are excited about the opportunity…

Perth Motorplex GM Steps Down

After two and a half years at the helm, Paul Trengove will step down from his role as Perth Motorplex General Manager at the end of August 2023. Trengove will leave the Perth Motorplex in order to take on the…

NHRA Inks New Generator Partnership

NHRA officials announced today that A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multi-year sponsorship. As part of the partnership,…

NHRA Announces Sweepstakes with Five Major Partners

NHRA officials announced today the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners. NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes,…

NHRA to Host National at New Track in 2024

NHRA officials announced on Friday that the new Flying H Dragstrip in the Kansas City area will be part of the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event schedule in 2024.   NHRA officials and Heartland Motorsports Park…

Dream Realized as Trim-Tex takes Center Stage in NASCAR

It’s a dream come true for a proud American manufacturer.   Trim-Tex Drywall Products has always been ambitious and driven when it comes to its involvement in motorsports.  The commitment is about to go to the next level as the…

Suzuki Dealers Now Taking Reservations on 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa

Suzuki Motor USA has opened reservations for the 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa through authorized Suzuki dealers starting July 17th, 2023. Reserving one will ensure priority delivery of the commemorative Hayabusa. The 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa MSRP is $19,599 and will…

Methanol Moonshine Honors Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson with “5.92” Shine

Australia’s fastest two-wheel man Chris Matheson grew up in Armidale (NSW) where horses, dirt bikes and fast road bikes were the initial building blocks for his ultimate quest for speed. He soon took on the Salt Flats of Lake Gairdner…

First Look at the 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model

When the Suzuki Hayabusa was introduced 25 years ago, it forever altered the motorcycle landscape and redefined motorcyclists’ concept of performance. Never had there been a sportbike so daringly conceived to provide such an extraordinary riding experience. The Hayabusa was…

NHRA Delivers Big Norwalk TV Audience

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on FOX Broadcast Network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as an average of 818,000 viewers tuned in for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals eliminations from Summit Motorsports Park. The viewership marked a…

NHRA on Fox Team Wins Telly Awards

The NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with eight prestigious Telly awards and one platinum Viddy award.   The eight Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, are the most the NHRA has…

Legendary Two Stroke Racer Honored

What better place than Allbike to honour one of the true greats of our sport in John Kreis and his amazing 1971 Kawasaki H2 750 2 stroke, ‘Clockwork Orange’. Purchased in 1971, John started racing over 50 years ago and…

Increased Payout for Australia’s ANDRA

Summit Racing Equipment and the Australian National Drag Racing Association are pleased to announce increased contingency payouts.   These increased payouts (via redeemable product certificates) will be available at the previously announced Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series events for 2023,…

Summit Motorsports Park Unveils New Meaningful Trophies

Kyle Michalek and his brother, Corey Michalek, of Michalek Brothers Racing, have been going to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio for more than 20 years. They call the track home, and they call the Baders family. So when Summit…

The Absolute Best Straps for Your Motorcycle – Pingel

When you are hauling a motorcycle here is why you want to use Pingel straps and wheel chocks. Larry “Spiderman” McBride uses the same equipment to transport his record-holding motorcycle! There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…

2024 Suzuki GSXR 750 – First Look

Suzuki Motor USA is pleased to launch its first group of 2024 motorcycles. The Suzuki GSX-R750, DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM, and DR650S models all remain pillars of Suzuki’s lineup. Since defining the sportbike segment in 1985, winning multiple road racing championships, and…

The World’s Fastest Kawasaki KZ Crushes Record

Austin Christopher of Canada made history when he rode his Kawasaki KZ to an elapsed time of 6.29 – a new record for the KZ platform. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…

Orange County Choppers Biker Build Off 2023

It’s the Orange County Chopper Invitational Bike Show and Biker Build off from the new home of Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers, the OCC Road House and Museum and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson from St. Petersburg, Fla. as some…

Legend Paul “Fast by” Gast Shares Success Story

He’s found tremendous success in motorcycle drag racing as a competitor and as a business owner. The legendary Paul “Fast by” Gast shares his story and tells us how it ll came to be. Fantastic work by videographer Peter Goertz…

Following Ground Breaking NHRA Welcomes Flying H to Member Track Network

After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network, NHRA officials announced today.   The new dragstrip will be located at I-70 Motorsports Park in…

Neil Midgley Becomes 3rd Quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer of All-Time with a 5.708

How about a big congrats to Neil Midgley , Chris Hannam and team for this ultra quick pass!  With a 5.708 at 245 mph Midgley, of Colchester, United Kingdom,  becomes the third quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle racer ever behind only…

New Billet Z1/KZ Oil Pan From Liska Racing

Gordon Liska of Liska Racing has created another masterpiece with this new Kawasaki Z1/KZ billet oil pan. “It has an overall lower height than the OEM pan for added ground clearance, and less weight,” Liska said of his new creation.…

Pine Valley Raceway Joins NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas to the NHRA Member Track Network.   Originally built in 2004, the track reopened in 2023 under the leadership of Buck and Austin Hayward, also joining the NHRA…

Drag Bike Racing Mourns Loss of Rich Longo from Racer’s for Christ

The world last a great man when  Richard “Ricky” “Richie” Guy Longo, at the age of 70, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023.  Longo was a devoted member of Racer’s for Christ who would pray with racers regularly.  He…

Chris Matheson Announces Retirement from Top Fuel after First Australian Five

Like a NFL quarterback announcing his retirement after winning the Super Bowl, Australia’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson has called it a career after realizing a dream a decade in the making by recording Australia’s…

Paul Teutul Sr.’s Thoughts on Harley Baggers

In this interview Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers gives us his thoughts on the Harley-Davidson Bagger crazy, let’s us know what is next for him in the motorcycle world and tells us how he goes about judging a…

Reviewing Our First Electric Bike

In this video Cycledrag sets out to review this 2023 e bike, the Cyrusher Ranger and determine wether or not this very fast e-bike / electric motorcycle is worth the money? From the e bike delivery, to the unboxing, to…

Mission Accomplished! Chris Matheson Runs First Australian Five!

Australia’s leading Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson realized a dream on Cinco de Mayo as he became the first Australian motorcycle drag racer to reach the five-second zone at this weekend’s Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway –…

NHRA’s Antron Brown and Ron Capps Represent National Motorsports Coalition on Capitol Hill

NHRA championship-winning drivers Ron Capps and Antron Brown, along with NHRA Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler, recently visited Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 26 as representatives for the National Motorsports Coalition (NMC) to share with members…

Legendary Motorcycle Designer Willie G. Davidson Shares Stories in New Book

Motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Willie G. Davidson have something to look forward to this August with the release of his new memoir, “Ride Free.” The book is a must-read for anyone who loves motorcycles or admires Willie’s…

How the NHRA Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa Body is Made

Suzuki Motor USA released a video today featuring an inside look at its partnership with Vance & Hines and the development of Suzuki’s newest entry into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. The video showcases the development of the team’s…

Ever Dream of Owning a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Here’s One for $25K with Extra Parts

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Top Fuel Drag bike? Now you can. This motorcycle and all the spares has just been listed for the blowout price of $25k! The bike was originally built by the late Shawn Garrigan…

Def Leppard Concert and Death Wire Daredevil Spectacular Set for Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Aug. 10

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, hailed as The Best Party Anywhere®, has added multi-platinum, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard to the list of rock superstars performing at its annual event this summer, which runs August 4-13 at The…

Are Electric Bikes Worth it?

In this video Cycledrag sets out to review this 2023 e bike, the Cyrusher Ranger and determine wether or not this very fast e-bike / electric motorcycle is worth the money? From the e bike delivery, to the unboxing, to…

Sam Wills Orange Fuel Bike Sold and Heading to Australia

Motorcycle drag racing legend Sam Wills has sold his amazing, 5.88 orange Top Fuel Bike to a buyer in Australia. It’s bad news for American Fuel fans, but great news for Australian Top Bike fans. The good news for fans…

Bandimere Speeday to Host NHRA for the Last Time

NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver. For the…

DME Teases New Rider Joining Team, Previews 2023 Season

One of the biggest names in the world of Pro Street Motorcycle drag racing is DME, named after its owner and founder Dimey Eddinger. In this interview we catch up with Eddinger and tuning mastermind Andy Sawyer to preview the…

Color Choices for the 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa

The 2023 Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusas have hit dealer showrooms with three choices for colors, featuring new shades. The new model gets three totally new dual-tone shades. They are Pearl Vigor Blue/Pearl Brilliant White, Metallic Thunder Gray/Candy Daring Red, and…

Harley-Davidson CFO Gina Goetter Leaving Company

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that chief financial officer Gina Goetter, who joined the company as part of CEO Jochen Zeitz’s new management team, will resign at the end of April — and her new position is with toymaker Hasbro Inc.…

D-A Lubricant Company® Partners With American Motorcycle Racing Association on Drag Racing Series

D-A Lubricant Company® is excited to announce partnership between PennGrade1® High Performance Oil and the American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) for the 2023 PennGrade 1 Drag Racing Series! The AMRA, celebrating its 38th season this year, continues to provide the home for…

NHRA Welcomes Qlispé Raceway Park to Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash. to the NHRA Member Track Network. Formerly Spokane County Raceway, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians purchased the raceway in 2021, renaming the property Qlispé Raceway Park. After making…

Vance & Hines 2023 Contingency Program Valued at Over $170,000, NHRA and XDA Included

Vance & Hines  announced its 2023 season contingency support programs for motorcycle racers. The contingency sponsorships, offered in partnership with five, race-sanctioning bodies, has the potential to put over $170,000 in the hands of motorcycle racers in 2023. The program…

MTC Shows Off Latest in Harley Clutch Technology

Watch as Eric Hochstetler of MTC shows us some of the latest innovation in Harley-Davidson clutch technology. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will…

NHRA on FOX Opens Season With Record Gainesville Viewership

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers. This marked…

Hector Arana Racing to Field Full Time NHRA Entry in 2023

The fastest name in credit card processing, GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., returns to the world’s fastest motorsport for the second consecutive season with Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team. Over the…

Bill Bader Sr.’s Widow Honoring Her Late Husband With New Norwalk Role

Deb Bader has had a wide variety of roles at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio over the years.   Each of them has been crucial to the success of the company which has existed for 60 years, and has…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride Reveals 2023 Plans

NFL great Tom Brady and Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride have a few things in common. Each of them has dominated their respective sport for decades and has garnered an unprecedented amount of championship titles. The big difference…

Summit Motorsports Park is Hiring

Summit Motorsports Park team members stand out in the motorsports industry.   They have passion, and they have pride in knowing they are part of presenting an enjoyable experience for thousands of guests.   Summit Motorsports Park, an open-air venue…

Top Fuel Harleys Not Slated For Any NHRA Events in 2023….For Now

The awe-inspiring Fuel twins need some cubic dollars.  There is no denying Top Fuel Harley is one of the most thrilling and popular categories in all of motorcycle drag racing.  Just about anything that runs on a nitro is a…

Cycledrag Facebook Page Hits 1 Million Followers

In February of 2023 the Cycledrag Facebook page hit a major milestone when it reached 1 million followers.  “I really want to thank anyone who has ever taken the time to interact on the page or watch one of our…

Paying Tribute to a Legend – Dave Schultz

With the Cycledrag Facebook page recently surpassing 1 million followers, we wanted to take a look back and pay tribute to some of the fine individuals who put this great sport of motorcycle drag racing on the map. This led…

NHRA Approves New Suzuki Hayabusa Bodywork, Vance & Hines Team Confident after Successful Test Session

Energized by a positive test session in Gainesville, along with approval from the NHRA for the first new Suzuki bodywork in over a decade, the Vance & Hines/Mission/Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) Team is eager for the 2023 NHRA season…

Get a Job with NHRA Launch

Entering the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success. The Vance Family Foundation and the NHRA worked together to create the online portal, one that…

Motorsports Mourns the Loss of Drag Specialties – Parts Unlimited Legend Fred Fox

Sadly, a giant in the motorsports world has left us.  A member of the AMA Hall of Fame, Fred Fox accomplished an awful lot throughout his illustrious career, including founding Parts Unlimited Distributing in 1967 to distribute motorcycle parts and…

Maple Grove Continues to Forge Ahead With New Koretsky Ownership

The once-uncertain future of a legendary NHRA, central-Pennsylvania national event  drag strip has greatly stabilized since the Koretsky family purchased it.   Tickets are now on sale for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals, which again serves as the opening…

RC Components Named Official Race Wheel of PDRA

RC Components, a longtime manufacturer of racing wheels, has been named the Official Race Wheel of the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA), series officials announced today. RC Components is the latest company to sign on in support of the PDRA’s…

Gatornationals to Feature 5 Special “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Cars

Along with the incredible on-track action to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the hallowed grounds of famed Gainesville Raceway will feature five of the most historic cars from legendary driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits…

The Importance of “Spring Cleaning” on Vintage Motorcycles

Our friends from Z1 sent along the following reminder on the importance of keeping your fuel system and airways clean on a motorcycle that has been in storage.  Sticky, gummy, restricted, clogged and weeping is no way to go through…

Z1 900 Smashes World Record and Sells for $50K at Mecum Motorcycle Auction!

The vintage motorcycle collector market has been on a sharp rise for the past decade but even the most knowledgeable insiders could not have predicted what happened at South Point Casino in late January. The market for the iconic 1973…

NHRA Introduces Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, have partnered together for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, an exciting new race program for the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Beginning at the NHRA…

A Valuable Lesson to Be Learned on Social Media

Here is a story I would like to share for everyone’s benefit. I got a call this week and was informed a NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team was potentially searching for a rider to add to the team and completely…

Should NHRA Require Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Wear Boots?

NHRA has always been an organization focused on safety. It was the highest priority  for the league’s late founder, the great Wally Parks.  Perhaps one weakness of the primarily four-wheeled organization is understanding the niche nuisances of the motorcycle classes.…

Rockingham Dragway Resurfacing Project Moving Along

One of the most historic and legendary drag strips in the world, Rockingham Dragway is in the process of getting a major upgrade.  The new owners of the facility are working to add 800 feet of fresh concrete to the…

Keystone Raceway Goes to Work on Major Upgrade

Over the past two decades Keystone Raceway in New Alexandria, Pa. has seen some significant upgrades.  Hats off to track president Greg Miller who is continuing the process by working to replace the guardrails with concrete retaining walls. This is…

zMAX Dragway and Chicagoland to Host First-Ever SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds

The new SuperMotocross League announced that zMAX Dragway and Chicagoland Speedway will host the first-ever SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff Rounds in September after the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and AMA Pro Motocross Championship both conclude. SuperMotocross World Championship Playoff…

Telling the Trick-Tools Story with NHRA and White Alligator Racing

Iowa-based metal fabrication tool specialists Trick-Tools is looking to NHRA, Pro Stock Motorcycle, White Alligator Racing (WAR), and rookie rider Chase Van Sant to spread the word about their business. “We are super-excited to race the 2023 season with Trick-Tools…

Is 2023 the Winter for Your Project Build?

New year, new goals, new opportunities, and new builds baby! Not sure we could find too many people to lament the passing of 2022, but everyone can look forward to new builds for a new year. There’s no time like…

Sturgis Motorcycles as Art Exhibit Changes Direction

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Motorcycles As Art Exhibition is changing format for its upcoming 15th anniversary as the exhibition’s curator, photographer Michael Lichter, moves into an advisory role. Following an incredible run of 14 themed exhibitions at the Sturgis Buffalo…

Will the New Electric “Harley” Livewire S2 Del Mar Be the Hottest Bike of 2023?

Harley-Davidson spun off its electric motorcycle operations into a dedicated EV brand last year with its big LiveWire launch. LiveWire inherited the LiveWire One electric motorcycle from Harley, which made LiveWire’s second model its first to actually be developed under…

Rest in Peace Motorsports Icon Ken Block

The new year is off to a rough start for the motorsports community who must mourn the loss of action sports megastar Ken Block. Davey Coombs President of MX Sports Pro Racing wrote, “Everything that Ken Block did in his…

Flyin Ryan Oehler’s Annual Tampa Bay Race Rental Party Sees Rookie Shine

We take you to Showtime Dragstrip near Clearwater, FL, where first time drag racer Adam Regan earns the respect of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer “Flyin” Ryan Oehler at the annual party at the Tampa Bay Race Rentals headquarters. There…

Summit Motorsports Park Named 2022 Track of the Year by NHRA

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio has been named 2022 Track of the Year by the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) North Central Division. The NMCA Track of the Year honor was presented…

Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod to Air on CBS Sports

The 2023 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod will air on CBS Sports, event officials announced Thursday during a press conference at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. Masters Entertainment Group will produce the show covering the…

AHDRA Increasing Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel Purse

The AHDRA All-American motorcycle drag racing series is proud to announce an increase in the guaranteed winner’s purse from $1600.00 to $2000.00 per event for the Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel class for the 2023 race season. “Big thanks to Johnny…